League-position context
Guangzhou R&F rank9th
Shijiazhuang Y. J. rank13th
Guangzhou R&F points21
Shijiazhuang Y. J. points10
Guangzhou R&F: #9 ยท 21 pts ยท GD +0
9 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shijiazhuang Y. J.: #13 ยท 10 pts ยท GD -10
20 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.